Mountaineer Turkey Strut 5K
Mountaineer Turkey Strut 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Mount Vernon, MO, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (88 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Ready for an amazing Thanksgiving tradition?! Join us for a race before we begin eating the day away!
When: Thursday, November 26, 2026. Start time: 8:30 a.m.
Where: Mt. Vernon Courthouse Square
This year's beneficiary: TBD
Cost: $30 individual or $100 family of 4
Contact Info: Mountaineer Turkey Strut Facebook Page or Cherie @ 417.489.9574 text/call
Timing: Chip timing by Agee Race Timing
Awards: CUSTOM medals!
Awards for Overall M & F and Masters M & F.
Medals for M & F in the following age groups:
0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 and over.
Packet Pick Up: Will be Wednesday, November 25th at Keen Bean (1031 S Market Mt Vernon, MO) from 4:00-6:00pm or race morning at the downtown green space from 7:00 a.m.-8:15 a.m.
Please bring TWO canned good items to donate to St. Susanne Food Pantry.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
53°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mt Vernon Univ Mo - Sw Ctr, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Vernon, MO
Nearest Airport
SGF
Springfield Branson National Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
TUL
Tulsa International Airport · 132 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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88
Days to train
- Race
- Mountaineer Turkey Strut 5K
- Date
- November 26, 2026
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Mountaineer Turkey Strut 5K
Nov 26, 2026